Trump says GOP opponents of diesel deal 'can't be serious'
President Donald Trump pushed back Monday on criticism from Republicans over his deal to procure Russian diesel fuel.
TL;DR
- President Trump is facing criticism from some Republicans for a deal to procure Russian diesel fuel.
- The agreement aims to import nearly 5 million tons of Russian diesel into the United States.
- Trump defended the deal, stating it helps American farmers and ranchers and that restricting oil exports would negatively impact the world.
- Republican Senators Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins, John Curtis, and Thom Tillis have voiced opposition to the deal.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky suggested the deal would hinder efforts to end the war in Ukraine.
- Trump responded by urging Zelensky to focus on brokering a peace deal himself.